Prentice Hall. Agriscience Explorations, Revised 3rd Edition 2009, (Morgan, et al.) Grades 9-12

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1 Prentice Hall Agriscience Explorations, Revised 3rd Edition 2009, (Morgan, et al.) Grades 9-12 C O R R E L A T E D T O ISBN's SE / TM Grades 9-12

2 Related Content Standards STRAND: Agricultural Literacy K-12 Standard: All students will become aware of the characteristics and components of the food and fiber systems. a. Agricultural awareness grades K-4 b. Agricultural literacy grades 5-8 c. Agricultural literacy grades STRAND: Personal Development Standard: AgEd/FFA students will develop the necessary interpersonal and communication skills to obtain a job and work effectively and safely in an interactive work environment. a. Agricultural communication b. Team work in agriculture 38, , , , , , 77 14,

3 Related Content Standards c. Careers in agriculture STRAND: Agribusiness Standard: AgEd/FFA students will understand the concept of agricultural marketing, management, finance, and entrepreneurship. a. Production systems b. Selections from various choices , , , , ,

4 Related Content Standards c. Factors that make employees successful d. Agricultural marketing sales and services e. Economics of production f. Develop a business plan SE = Student Ed ition

5 Related Content Standards STRAND: Biotechnology in Agriculture Standard: AgEd/FFA students will understand the concepts and principles of biotechnology and the relationships biotechnology has with the agricultural environment. a. Basic concepts and applications of biotechnology b. Impacts and public issues of biotechnology c. Processes and applications affecting the plant systems d. Processes and applications affecting animal systems

6 Related Content Standards e. Microbial-biotechnology in agriculture STRAND: Animal Systems Standard: AgEd/FFA students will understand the concepts and principles of animal science. a. Selection of livestock, poultry, and other animals b. Anatomy and physiology of livestock, poultry, and other animals

7 Related Content Standards c. Reproduction of livestock, poultry, and other animals d. Nutrition of livestock, poultry, and other animals e. Environmental factors affecting livestock, poultry, and other animal systems f. Diseases and parasites of livestock, poultry, and other animals

8 Related Content Standards g. Ethical issues related to livestock, poultry, and other animal systems

9 Related Content Standards STRAND: Plant Systems Standard: AgEd/FFA students will understand the concepts and principles of plant science. a. Internal processes affecting plant growth and reproduction b. External environmental factors affecting plant growth and reproduction c. Soil fertility d. Plant production

10 Related Content Standards e. Landscaping and floriculture f. Crops of g. Horticultural crops of h. Agribusiness relating to crop production , , ,

11 Related Content Standards STRAND: Environmental Management Standard: AgEd/FFA students will develop an understanding of the interrelationship between people, agriculture, and the environment. a. Universal impact of forestry 7, 319 7, , 319 b. Wildlife management and conservation c. Environmental quality

12 Related Content Standards STRAND: Agricultural Processing Standard: AgEd/FFA students will develop an understanding of the processes of distributing, grading, inspecting, processing, mixing, packaging, and storing of food and non-food products. a. Agricultural meat processing b. Milk and dairy product processing c. Fruits and vegetable processing

13 Related Content Standards d. Grain crop processing e. Career awareness , , 360 STRAND: Agriscience Technology Standard: AgEd/FFA students will demonstrate technical skills that reflect successful business and industry practices. a. Agriculture power and energy 219, , b. sources in agriculture 16, ,

14 Related Content Standards * All benchmarks are not marked for all Agricultural c. Mathematics in agriscience technology d. Agriscience welding technology e. Agricultural structures and facilities , ,

15 Unit One Agriscience I Content Guideline (The student will be able to...) 1. Orientation to the Agriscience Program a. Recognize the relationship among the classroom, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), and FFA as parts of the agriculture program. b. Describe the principal duties of the student, the parents, and the teacher for completion of each part. c. Outline a course of study for Agriscience I. 2. Career Opportunities in the Agriculture Industry a. Describe the scope of the agriculture industry. b. Discuss the economic impact of agriculture in. c. Determine the relationship between agribusiness and production agriculture. d. Relate personal interests to career choices. 3. The Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Program a. Define the purpose and benefit of the SAE. b. Identify career areas of personal interest. c. Develop personalized SAE plans. 4. Introduction to the Agricultural Portfolio Development a. Determine the components of a complete portfolio. b. Develop a simplified record keeping system. c. Initiate and maintain records for the personal SAE. 5. Classroom/Lab Safety and Management a. Develop classroom safety rules. b. Develop lab safety rules. c. Follow safe procedures in laboratory investigations. 6. Problem-Solving a. Relate the problem-solving process to the scientific method. b. Describe the steps in the scientific method. c. Differentiate between problem-solving and the scientific method. Unit Two Agricultural Leadership 1. Introduction to the National FFA Organization Demonstrate and develop an understanding of the FFA: aims and purposes, emblem, proper use of jacket, code of ethics, creed, organizational structure, color, motto, history, degree requirements, awards, activities, career development events, and official dress. Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page 15

16 2. Individual and Team Development Through FFA Opportunities a. Develop a personal plan of the activities for participation in the FFA. b. Write and present a three-minute speech. c. Earn the Greenhand degree. 3. Development of Interpersonal Skills a. Make an introduction. b. Demonstrate official FFA attire. c. Discuss personal presentation. Unit Three 1. Animal Anatomy and Physiology a. Diagram and identify and state the functions of the major parts of the animal cell. b. Describe the process of cell division. c. Identify the primary external parts of an animal. 2. Animal Selection Based on Physiology and Genetics a. Distinguish among the major breeds or production types of primary livestock species. b. Determine the market classes and market grades used for the primary meat yielding animals. c. Explore the influence of pedigrees, blood tests, and DNA tests on livestock selection. d. Visually determine the primary criteria for stock selection in each major type of livestock mammal. e. Orally develop reasons for the placement and selection of market breeding and performance animals. 3. Disease and Parasites a. Distinguish between good health and poor health of animals. b. Distinguish among the primary casual factors of the major types of animal diseases. c. Develop a plan for disease prevention for one species of livestock. d. Determine common signs of parasites infestation in livestock. e. Classify the major parasites groups that affect livestock. f. Develop a plan for control of parasites in livestock. Unit Four 1. Soil Formation a. Define soil, physical properties, soil texture, clay, sand, silt, loamy, soil structure, and drainage. b. Distinguish among the major horizons of a soil profile. c. Discuss the factor and conditions that influence soil formation and condition. d. Identify the major components of a soil. e. Determine the effects of each soil component on plant growth. Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page 16

17 2. Soil Properties a. Describe soil by physical properties. b. Distinguish among physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil. c. Distinguish between homogenous and heterogeneous mixtures in soil. 3. Chemical and Biological Properties of the Soil a. Describe the properties of acids and bases. b. Differentiate between strong and weak acids, strong bases, and weak bases. c. Use the ph scale to calculate and measure the concentration of OH. d. Relate soil ph to nutrient availability. e. Investigate the effect of soil ph on plant growth. f. Develop a plan for changing soil ph to meet crop needs. g. Determine how to take a soil sample for testing. Unit Five 1. Usage in Agriculture a. Describe the common energy transformation used to produce power for agriculture. b. Identify common types of power used in agriculture operations. c. Describe the inherent flaws of common engines used in agriculture. 2. Sources of a. Investigate the availability of fossil fuels in addition to the environment effects of each type of fossil fuel. b. Describe the common applications of fossil fuels in agriculture. 3. Identify and describe alternative energy sources for agriculture. Unit Six 1. Plant Growth a. Describe the functions of external plant parts. b. Classify plants by botanical classification. c. Describe the life cycle and common uses of crop plant. d. Describe the functions of the parts of the plant cell. e. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. f. Describe the process and the role of osmosis in plant growth. g. Analyze the roles of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in plants and animals. 2. Plant Environment a. Determine the roles of plant nutrients for plant growth. b. Describe the effects of external factors (gravity, water, light, and temperature) on plant adaptation and development. c. Explain the limiting factor concept. 3. Pest Control, Weeds, Insects and Diseases a. Define weed. b. Analyze the effects of weeds on crop and plant production. c. Identify major categories of weeds. Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page

18 d. Develop a weed control system for crop production. e. Identify potential hazards in the use of pesticides. f. Describe the relationship between moisture and plant growth. Unit Seven 1. History and Trends of Food Processing a. Define food preservation. b. Summarize five common historical methods of food preservation. c. Describe current technologies for food preservation. d. Discuss current trends in food preservation. 2. Chemical and Biological Food Deterioration a. Analyze the major causes of deterioration in food products. b. Analyze the effects of methods used to prevent food deterioration. c. Plan a sanitation program for implementation in a food processing facility. 3. Food Processing Methods a. Describe the primary types of food processing. b. Compare food processing techniques for a variety of food types. Unit Eight 1. Introduction/Safety a. Describe the role of agricultural mechanics in food and fiber production. b. Demonstrate safety behavior for mechanical shop usage. c. Demonstrate safety awareness. 2. Woodworking/Construction a. Demonstrate usage of common measuring devices used in agricultural mechanical work. b. Apply geometric principles to agricultural mechanics. c. Use basic mathematical calculations in agricultural mechanics. d. Identify common tools in the agricultural mechanics laboratory. e. Demonstrate proper usage of common tools. f. Describe common fasteners. g. Select appropriate fasteners for various applications. h. Develop a working plan and drawing for completing a project. i. Follow the working plan to complete the project. 3. Electricity a. Distinguish between AC and DC currents. b. Diagram and/or identify parallel and series circuits. c. Measure and calculate electrical power and energy. d. Describe the applications of a variety of switches for agriculture. e. Design a safe circuit to fulfill an agricultural application. f. Wire a circuit for an agricultural application. Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page 18

19 Unit Nine Agriscience Explorations, Revised 3 rd Edition 2009, (Morgan, et al.) Set up by instructor and advisor committee. Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page 19

20 Resources 1. Interstate Publishers, Inc. Agriscience, Technology and Environmental Catalog PO Box 50 Danville IL Tele: Fax: Instructional Materials Service Agricultural Science & Technology Catalog Texas A&M University F.E. Box 2588 College Station TX Tele: Fax: Instructional Materials Laboratory University of Missouri-Columbia Department of Practical Arts & Vocational Technical Education 2316 Industrial Drive Columbia MO Tele: Fax: North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture Agent Local County North Carolina Department of Agriculture 5. Visual Education Production VEP Catalog California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo CA Tele: Fax: Ohio Curriculum Materials Service 254 Agricultural Administration Building Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page 20

21 The Ohio State University 2120 Fyffe Road Columbus OH Tele: Fax: (24 hours) Idaho Curriculum Dissemination Center College of Education 209 University of Idaho Moscow ID Tele: Fax: Publications Distribution Center College of Agricultural Science Penn State University 112 Agricultural Administration Building University Park PA Tele: Fax: Modern Education Services 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 713 New York NY Tele: or Fax: For Delmar publications and materials, contact: ITP Order Processing Center 7625 Empire Drive Box 6094 Florence KY Tele: For Desk Copy or Preview call: Vocational Agriculture Service University of Illinois 1401 South Maryland Drive Urbana IL Tele: Fax: Curriculum and Instructional Materials Center Oklahoma Department of Vocational and Technical Education 1500 West 7th Avenue Stillwater OK Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page 21

22 Tele: Fax: Hobar Publications 3943 Meadowbrook Road Minneapolis MN Tele: Fax: Midwest Agribusiness Services, Inc Hwy W West Bend WI Tele: Fax: AAVIM 220 Smithonia Road Winterville GA Tele: or Fax: VERNARD Films, Ltd. Farm Film Foundation Box 12 Peoria IL Tele: Fax: National FFA Organization Attn: Distribution Services National FFA Center PO Box Indianapolis, IN Tele: Fax: Teaching Aids, Inc. PO Box 98 Costa Mesa CA Tele: Fax: Simon and Schuster PO Box 2649 Columbus OH Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page 22

23 Tele: Fax: Glenco/McGraw-Hill PO Box 543 Blacklick OH Tele: Fax: Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Education Office, in Greensboro 320 Federal Place Greensboro, NC Tele: N. C. Department of Revenue Office of Public Affairs PO Box Raleigh, NC Tele: Deere & Company ATTN: Al Higley John Deere Road Moline, IL Tele: Fax: North Carolina FFA Association Box 7607 Ricks Hall N.C. State University Raleigh, NC Tele: Fax: Developed May 2003 Agriscience I Page 23